 | Do not smoke. If you do smoke, stop as soon as possible and do not smoke
in the presence of others. If you are not a smoker, do not try it (addiction
occurs very quickly). |
| Take care with the amount of alcohol consumed. |
| Increase daily intake of fruit and vegetables. |
| Eat cereals with a high fibre content frequently. |
| Limit intake of fatty foods. |
| Avoid becoming overweight. |
| Increase physical activity. |
| Avoid excessive exposure to sun. |
| Avoid sunburn, particularly in children. |
| Follow health & safety instructions even more carefully when using
substances known to increase risk of cancer. |
| Tell us if you notice a lump, a sore which does not heal (including in the
mouth), any unusual bleeding from anywhere or a mole which changes in shape,
size or colour. |
| Tell us about any persistent problems such as cough, hoarseness, change in
bowel or water habit, or any unexplained weight loss. |
| Women should have a cervical smear regularly. This should be at least once
every 3 years or more frequently after a problem has been identified. |
| Women should also check their breasts regularly and respond to mammography
invitations issued between age 50 and 64. (The Health Authority expects
older women to arrange their own mammography). |
| Men should examine their testicles regularly. |
The Minster Practice, Lichfield
